Posts by Geoffrey A. Losee
Which Business Entity Is Right For You?
The legal structure you select for your business is critical. It will impact your tax responsibilities, your ability to raise outside funding, and your liability exposure. In this article, we will briefly review five primary legal entity types. The Sole Proprietorship As a sole proprietor, you and your business are considered one and the same…
Read MoreFive Questions to Ask Your Attorney When Starting a Business in North Carolina
Starting your own business is an exciting experience for every new entrepreneur. Amid the excitement, however, there is often much uncertainty. If you are starting a business, it is important to go through full life cycle planning with an experienced business attorney. A business lawyer can explain how to start a business, identify risks that…
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Living Will in North Carolina
A “living will” is a type of advance directive that guides your family and healthcare team through the medical treatment you wish to receive if you are unable to communicate your own wishes. A living will is not a will, but rather, a document that speaks for you when you are unable to speak for…
Read MoreHow to Create a Will in North Carolina, and Why You Need One
A will in North Carolina is a binding legal document that dictates how your “estate” – that is, your personal property and real estate (depending upon how title is held) – should be distributed after you pass. The purpose of a will is to protect your property and your wishes by specifically outlining what will…
Read MoreCongratulations to Katie Greene
The Wilma Leadership Institute announced today Katie Greene’s selection to the 2019 Class. WILMA’s Leadership Institute gives up-and-coming leaders a unique opportunity to learn from top leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors. Congratulations to Katie! She’s a Woman to Watch!
Read MoreMajority Rules: The legal impact of your kids turning 18
Once your child turns eighteen, they have reached the age of “majority.” The legal effect of that is that as a parent, you have no legal authority to make medical or financial decisions on your child’s behalf without legal designation as your child’s representative. This is a “worst case scenario” no parent ever wants to…
Read MoreN.C. Court of Appeals Issues Important Land Use Development Decision
SPONSORED CONTENT PROVIDED BY GEOFFREY LOSEE – PARTNER, ROUNTREE LOSEE LLP Earlier this year, the team at Rountree Losee LLP successfully represented the Town of Topsail Beach before the North Carolina Court of Appeals in a lawsuit originally filed by a group of Topsail Beach homeowners in late 2016. Owners on the “soundside” at the south…
Read More2018 Annual Fundraising Luncheon
Join us at the 2018 Annual Fundraising Luncheon! We hope to see you there! Please be sure to RSVP to Bethany@stepupwilmington.org
Read MorePurpose and Passion: The Coggins Create New Scholarship for UNCW
Photo Credit: UNCW At Rountree Losee LLP we commit ourselves to being lawyer-leaders. Our team embraces roles within the political, volunteer, and charitable arenas. As such, we are proud to recognize Partner, Steve Coggins, and his wife Louise Coggins, for funding the John P. Bennett, Ed.D Scholarship in Health and Physical Education at UNCW.…
Read MoreCoggins Appointed to State Banking Commission
Photo Credit: Rountree Losee LLP 1/16/2018 Rountree Lossee LLP is proud to recognize Partner, Steve Coggins, on his appointment to the State Banking Commission. “North Carolina is a leader in banking, and this Commission provides important expertise and oversight for our state’s banks.” – Governor Roy Cooper. The Banking Commission is chaired by State…
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